There are 6 ways to get from Elne to Lyon by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Perpignan to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4h 48m€59–144Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 30m€32–62Drive 461.8 km
- Drive from Elne to Lyoncar 461.8 km
4h 21m€73–106Train, fly
- Take the train from Elne to Narbonnetrain
- Take the train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane TLS - LYS
6h 11m€92–302Train via Montpellier
- Take the train from Elne to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Ter
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4h 49m€66–142Bus via Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
- Take the bus from Perpignan to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
6h 36m€37–62
Elne to Lyon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elne to Lyon is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Elne to Lyon is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Elne to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from ELNE - Mairie and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Perpignan - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Elne to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Elne and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Perpignan and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Elne and Lyon is 489 km. The road distance is 461.8 km.
The best way to get from Elne to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €55 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Elne to Lyon, including transfers.
Elne to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Perpignan - Bus Station.
Elne to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Perpignan station.
The best way to get from Elne to Lyon is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Elne, France and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Elne to Lyon Part Dieu via Perpignan and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 30m. FlixBus also services this route every 3 hours.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–290
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Perpignan to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Elne to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Elne to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elne to Lyon is 462 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Elne to Lyon.
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